The act of calling to mind some supposition, pondering upon it, and correlating it to one’s own life….
Most references to meditation occur in the Old Testament, especially in the Psalms. The Hebrew words for meditation primarily were derived from two separate roots. The first (hagah) literally means “to utter in a low sound.” The word is used to denote the growling of a lion (Isaiah 31:4) or the cooing of a dove (Isaiah 38:14). Therefore it has been suggested that, in ancient Hebrew meditation, Scripture frequently was recited in a low murmur. The second root word (siach) has the basic meaning of “to be occupied with,” or “concerned about.” Thus meditation is the repetitious going over of a matter in one’s mind because it is the chief concern of life. The constant recollection of God’s past deeds by the hearing of Scripture and repetition of thought produce confidence in God. (From Holman’s Bible Dictionary)
The Bible says to meditate on the Word of God. Psalm 1:2 says, “But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.” Psalm 119:97 says. “Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long.” Joshua 1:8 reads, “Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.”
Philippians 4:8 says, “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.”
Put it into action: Try it! Commit time every day to meditate on a portion of scripture.
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